Description
The SpeechInput feature in Blink, as used in Google Chrome before 35.0.1916.114, allows remote attackers to enable microphone access and obtain speech-recognition text without indication via an INPUT element with a -x-webkit-speech attribute.
Fixed in Linux distributions
Distributions backport fixes, so the version that fixes this vulnerability differs per release — upgrade to at least the version shown. From the distributions' security trackers and advisories.
Debian
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debian 7 | chromium-browser | 35.0.1916.114-1~deb7u2 | DSA-2939-1 |
Ubuntu
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ubuntu 14.04 LTS | chromium-browser | 36.0.1985.125-0ubuntu1.14.04.0~pkg1029 | — |
| Ubuntu 14.04 LTS | oxide-qt | 1.0.4-0ubuntu0.14.04.1 | USN-2298-1 |
Advisories 2
- DSA-2939-1 chromium-browser - security update Debian Security (DSA / DLA) · Mar 9, 2026
- USN-2298-1 oxide-qt vulnerabilities Ubuntu Security Notices (USN) · Feb 10, 2026
References
- https://src.chromium.org/viewvc/blink?revision=171373&view=revision
- 67582 vdb-entry
- https://code.google.com/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=360448
- http://googlechromereleases.blogspot.com/2014/05/stable-channel-update_20.html
- 60372 third-party-advisory
- http://blog.guya.net/2014/04/07/to-listen-without-consent-abusing-the-html5-speech/